Rick B May 15, 2013 for Model Number dpsb613ed2ww The panel seems be working fine but when I push the start button all it does is make a clicking sound and the dryer wont start?
1 Answer Rick, You will want to check the door switch to make sure that it is good and check the thermal fuse on the blower housing. Check both components by doing a continuity test on them. The door switch should have continuity when door is closed. The thermal fuse should always have continuity. If they do not then you would want to replace the component. If they both have continuity then you will want to test the motor to make sure that the motor is getting power to it. Also check the belt switch by the motor to make sure that it has continuity. If not then replace. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ken December 04, 2012 for Model Number DHDSR46EG6WW I have a 2008 GE Dryer. Works in the Timed drying cycle but will not shut off in the Automatic mode. It dries the cloths but just keeps on running. I have moved the dryer out from the wall and disconnected the venting system and there is no difference. Still runs nonstop. Am I looking at a timer, or thermostat replacement? Ken
1 Answer Ken, You'll be looking for a thermostat or damaged resistor issue WE4M216, WE4M160 or WE4M255. When the regulating thermostat reaches temp and cycled open it closes the circuit to neutral and the timer motor runs, The safety thermostat has to remin closed during the whole cycle, or it opens and bypasses the timer motor, if the resistor has failed there,s no circuit to the timer motor during the auto cycle. If the timer works in timed dry, there's a 98% chance the problem is not the timer. Read More...
Rob August 14, 2012 for Model Number dsxr453v0ww The dryer runs fine but does not shut off when the clothes are dry during an automatic cycle. During a timed cycle it shuts off normally after the number of minutes have counted down. What is the most likely problem? I have checked and there is no blockage in the ducting/venting. So, is it the timer resistor or the bias thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Rob, The problem can be the operating thermostat, but it is much more likely that you have an excessively long and complicated exhaust duct or it has a crimp in it. If you have any flexible ducting at all, it can be the cause of the issue. I know you will argue the fact so I would like you to try an experiment. It will only take you less than five minutes. Pull the unit out from the wall and set the timer to an automatic cycle. Remove the duct from the dryer and turn it on. Within 2 minutes you will be able to notice that the timer has advanced. This proves that the ducting is at fault and any money you spend for replacement parts is money wasted because when you hook the duct back up to it, the problem will recur. Read More...
Brian March 02, 2012 for Model Number dbxr463eb0ww My dryer's timer does not advance, the dryer stays hot and runs forever on any cycle except the timed dry, which works OK. What part is bad?
1 Answer Hello Brian. You will need to test and see if the resistor WE4M255 or the bias thermostat WE4M216 is bad on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Joel December 08, 2011 for Model Number dbxr463eb1ww Everything is working but the heat. Do you think the thermostat is done for?
1 Answer Hello Joel. You can test the bias thermostat WE4M216. It should read closed on the large terminals and resistance on the small. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Bill September 07, 2011 for Model Number drsr495eg1ww The dryer shuts off after a short time. Starts up again after it cools down. Is it the bias thermostat on the blower? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Bill. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor WE17X10010 is bad and overheating and needs to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Star July 16, 2011 for Model Number DPSR610GG0WT The glow plug comes on but we have no heat. The burner doesn't light. What would cause this?
1 Answer Hello Star! Here is a link from our free repair forum. This link will assist in diagnosing why your gas dryer has no heat. Hope it helps! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/4743-no-heat-gas-dryer.html Read More...
Thomas J. June 29, 2011 for Model Number DWSR483GBOWW The dryer does not heat up. The glow plug does not glow. The dryer spins.
1 Answer Hello Thomas. You will need to test and see if there is power coming to the igniter WE04X25996 when the machine is running. If so, and the igniter does not glow, you will need to replace the igniter. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
1 Answer Hello Myles. Yes, the bias thermostat WE4M216 could cause a dryer to run hot. Also, the safety thermostat WE4M160 could cause it to over heat, as well as a restricted vent. You need to remove the vent from the dryer and test the air coming out of the back of the dryer. See if it goes up and then down. If so, the vent may be the problem. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Di May 04, 2011 for Model Number DBXR463EB1WW The dryer has stopped heating period. Would it be the bias thermostat?
1 Answer Hello Di. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Also check the heater WE11M23 and thermal fuses WE4M160 WE4M137 and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...